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question 6

Multiple Choice

This problem will be easier if you have done Problem 3. The inverse demand function for grapefruit is defined by the equation p = 145 - 6q, where q is the number of units sold. The inverse supply function is defined by p = 5 + 4q. A tax of $20 is imposed on suppliers for each unit of grapefruit that they sell. When the tax is imposed, the quantity of grapefruit sold falls to

• A) 9.
• B) 10.
• C) 14.
• D) 12.
• E) 13.

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